Will this work? Cable modem to Switch with ethernet cable, then Wireless Router to Switch and wireless still work.
40140
James, That the way I am set up here. Except I go cable modem to wireless router to Switch. I get Ethernet for the desktops and wireless for the laptop._Peter
40141
It's always best to limit the number of "connections" to get the highest speeds in your network. The better arrangement is Cable modem to wireless router and then to switch (3 deep). Don't go more than 3 deep to maintain speed. If you need more ports, get bigger switches (that have more ports). The router typically has 4-5 ports for connection to switches and PCs. The router also has a built-in firewall and sets up your internal network. Putting the switch before the router takes you out of the "internal" network and added firewall protection. It is not typically recommended unless you know what you are doing. Good luck.
40142
It's always best to limit the number of "connections" to get the highest speeds in your network. The better arrangement is Cable modem to wireless router and then to switch (3 deep). Don't go more than 3 deep to maintain speed. If you need more ports, get bigger switches (that have more ports). The router typically has 4-5 ports for connection to switches and PCs. The router also has a built-in firewall and sets up your internal network. Putting the switch before the router takes you out of the "internal" network and added firewall protection. It is not typically recommended unless you know what you are doing. Good luck. It's always best to limit the number of "connections" to get the highest speeds in your network. The better arrangement is Cable modem to wireless router and then to switch (3 deep). Don't go more than 3 deep to maintain speed. If you need more ports, get bigger switches (that have more ports). The router typically has 4-5 ports for connection to switches and PCs. The router also has a built-in firewall and sets up your internal network. Putting the switch before the router takes you out of the "internal" network and added firewall protection. It is not typically... » Read More It's always best to limit the number of "connections" to get the highest speeds in your network. The better arrangement is Cable modem to wireless router and then to switch (3 deep). Don't go more than 3 deep to maintain speed. If you need more ports, get bigger switches (that have more ports). The router typically has 4-5 ports for connection to switches and PCs. The router also has a built-in firewall and sets up your internal network. Putting the switch before the router takes you out of the "internal" network and added firewall protection. It is not typically recommended unless you know what you are doing. Good luck. « Show Less
40143
it should work, if you need more port then instead of 5 port use 8 port. I have it like this---comcast to my gateway to trendnet 8 port switch to access points, then some switches to AP.
40144
Hi James, I would connect the cable modem to the wireless router and then connect the switch to one of the outputs on the router, I think you will get better response for your wireless devices doing it this way.
40145
Yes - I would go cable modem to wireless router then from router to switch all with an ethernet cable. This is how I have it setup on my network.
40146
As long as you only have one router providing dhcp, yes this will allow you to add more ports to your network and still use the wireless. most installations will plug the wireless router into the cable modem and the trendnet into the wireless router. Many wireless routers will have an Internet port that plugs into your cable modem.
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This is designed to connect to an existing WIFI network. It will not work if connected to the network via an Ethernet cable.
1388414
That depends on whether your modem has a router built into it. The way I always do it is to connect the router's WAN port to the modem, then connect the switch to the router's LAN port and the other devices.
2058479
It is NOT a modem, it is a wireless router. Modems are usually different, and I always suggest people get a SEPARATE modem for whatever technology they're using (DSL, Cable, WISP, Cell Data card, etc). This will work with any modem using ethernet connections.
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I don't have that setup but I imagine it would work. If you connect it to your router in one room and then the 2nd unit in another room, you get an ethernet jack which is now direct to your router connected via your home wiring. The question would be how you would connect or split the cable ethernet to existing sevice and to where you want to add service. I hope this helps.
1156084
It is a router only, not a router/modem combo. It will work behind a cable modem to provide wifi, but not in place of it.
1156083
This product does not have an integrated modem, if that is your question. It will still function as router and switch if you pair it with a dedicated modem for your internet provider, but it is not an all in one gateway device for Comcast. If that is what you want try something listed on the Comcast website. http://customer.comcast.com/help-and-support/internet/comcast-supported-routers-gateways-adapters/
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As far as I know, it should. Just run a hard line from the primary router to one of the LAN ports on this unit. Also make sure to shut off DHCP and set the ip address of the unit manually. Also setting the units to use different channels will make using your devices a bit easier. If you're setting this up at home, consider unchecking ip isolation on both units. That shoud get you done.
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If you are highly tech-savvy you might be able to. You can contact the vendor for help. I ran Ethernet cables for both of mine because we had trouble getting a wireless connection to work reliably.
785533
In my set up, yes. If you are connecting straight from the cable modem, I don't think so. A cable modem is most likely only going to give out one IP address. However, I have a wireless router connected to the cable modem, so the router handles IP address assignment. I then have a 100' ethernet cable running form the router to this switch. I can have up to four devices connected to the switch at the same time and all will have internet access. Right now I have two connected. Hope that helps to clarify.
1419944
Yes, it will work. However, you may not be able to maximize the performance of your modem. It would be better to get a newer router.
457924
Hi Garden. This device will work with DSL and Cable connection but no, it is not a modem router. You still need to hard wire it to the modem for sharing of internet connection.
2265531
Cable Modem would work through the cable and the Ethernet port on the PC. Don't think they would have any interaction
1590718
It connects via a Cat-6 network cable with an RJ45 end. Any of the ports will work. A straight-through cable will work fine. It's a switch, not a router, so you will still need a router between this and a cable modem, unless your cable modem has an integrated router. Since you mentioned both, I would suggest just hooking up a LAN FE port on your router into any one of the ports on this switch.
659476
No - I tried this. It will act as a wireless bridge, but it only appears to bridge between another device over wi-fi, not through ethernet. I suspect they did not want to put in the extra effort to convert packets from ethernet to wi-fi and back.
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It should work through the wired ethernet connection. You would have to plug it into the internet or ISP connection on the router.
1517055
Will it work to do what? This is not a hot spot...it's a device to turn a wired Ethernet port into wireless